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Lewis Hamilton’s ongoing Ferrari struggles are down to more than just learning a new car, they’re also linked to a drop in belief, says Guenther Steiner.
The former Haas boss told Web.de: “He has lost self-confidence. If you don’t believe in yourself anymore, you can’t perform.”
He added that while early difficulties could be explained by settling into a new team, engineer, and processes, those excuses no longer apply.
“In the beginning, you could explain it with the settling-in… but why is it still not going well?”
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Age is a big factor
Steiner acknowledged that age, Hamilton turns 41 next year, can be a factor, but insisted the Briton remains in top physical shape.
“Age always plays a role… of course, you don’t get faster with age. But he can absolutely drive at a good level for a few more years.
"But if you don’t have the joy anymore, if you realize you’re just fighting, then it’s no use. Then it’s better to say: I tried, it didn’t work and I’ll stop.”
The Italian’s comments add to mounting scrutiny over Hamilton’s performance compared to Leclerc, with the Monegasque consistently outscoring his new teammate.
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